Fairfax County, Virginia - Vehicle Values, Vehicle ("Car") Tax, Vehicle Registration Fees, and Appeals
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The Department of Tax Administration's (DTA) Personal Property and Business License Division is responsible for the a-sessment of all vehicles normally garaged/parked in Fairfax County. Vehicles include cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, motor homes, buses, and mobile homes.
Vehicle values climbed by an average of 33% or more as of Jan 1, 2022 according to the J.D. Power pricing guide. To help vehicle owners, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved 15% tax relief for personal property taxes as part of their FY 2023 budget markup. This will be accomplished by a-sessing vehicles at only 85% of their market value rather than the normal 100%. This option is provided for the County to ensure the a-sessments do not exceed actual fair market value due to unusual or extenuating circumstances and when an a-sessment ratio lower than 100% may reasonably be expected to determine actual fair market value.
In addition to the value-based property tax, you must also register the vehicle with the county or town and pay a fee. Registration fees vary based on vehicle type, weight, and use.